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Mali troops re-enter strategic northern town after separatists withdraw - Reuters
Mali troops re-enter strategic northern town after separatists withdraw Reuters
October 6, 2026Mali junta leader names himself defence minister after predecessor killed
Former Defence Minister Sadio Camara was killed in a massive offensive by combined jihadist and separatist forces.
May 4, 2026What next for Mali's junta after shock of rebel offensive?
The military came to power to bolster security but the weekend's attacks have brought that into question.
April 28, 2026Russian fighters confirm withdrawal from northern Mali city after separatist attacks
Ethnic Tuareg fighters say they are in control of Kidal following a weekend of nationwide attacks, alongside Islamist groups.
April 27, 2026Mali defence minister killed as country hit by wave of rebel attacks
A wave of coordinated attacks by jihadist militants and separatists has spread through the country.
April 26, 2026Al Qaeda-linked JNIM says it carried out Mali attacks with Tuareg‑led FLA, SITE reports - Reuters
Al Qaeda-linked JNIM says it carried out Mali attacks with Tuareg‑led FLA, SITE reports Reuters
April 25, 2026Explosions and gunfire as armed groups launch co-ordinated attacks across Mali
Witnesses report clashes in the centre and north, in what has been described as the largest jihadist attack in years.
April 25, 2026Pope says 'tyrants' speech was not aimed at Trump
The pontiff says his remarks have been misinterpreted after a spat with the US president.
April 18, 2026Pope Leo, in Cameroon, decries 'handful of tyrants' ravaging the world - Reuters
Pope Leo, in Cameroon, decries 'handful of tyrants' ravaging the world Reuters
April 16, 2026Cameroon separatists to pause fighting ahead of Pope visit
The separatists say their decison reflects responsibility, restraint and respect for human dignity.
April 14, 2026Belgium detains three suspected Cameroon separatists in war crimes probe
Money is reportedly being raised by them for the armed struggle, prosecutors say.
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Mali junta chief to take over killed defence minister's role
Mali Mali's junta leader, Assimi
Mali junta leader names himself defence minister after predecessor killed
Mali's military leader Gen Assimi Goïta has taken over as defence minister after the officer who previously held the post was killed in a wave of surprise attacks. The West African country remains in
Mali's junta in crisis as rebels seize towns and military bases after killing defence chief
Malian authorities on Sunday announced the death of the defense minister, Gen. Sadio Camara, who was killed in a broad assault by jihadis and rebels on Saturday, the most recent violence in the junta-
What to know about the largest coordinated attack in over a decade by militants and rebels in Mali
This photo released by Front of Azawad Liberation, shows militants on the streets in Kidal, northern, Mali, Saturday, April 25, 2026. (Front of Azawad Liberation/ ViaAP) An ariel view of Bamako, Mali
Russian fighters confirm withdrawal from northern Mali city after separatist attacks
After a weekend of co-ordinated attacks across Mali by separatist fighters and Islamist militants, Russian forces who are in the country helping protect the military government have confirmed they hav
Mali defense minister killed in attack that saw jihadis and rebels seize towns, military bases
This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. DAKAR, Senegal — Malian Minister of Defense Gen. Sadio Camara was killed in an attack as jihadi and rebel forces
Mali defence minister killed as country hit by wave of rebel attacks
Mali's defence minister has been killed in an apparent suicide truck bombing on his residence near the capital Bamako. Multiple news outlets reported the death of Sadio Camara, part of a wave of coor
Malian defense minister killed in attack that saw jihadis and rebels seize towns, military bases
An ariel view of Bamako, Mali, Saturday, April 25, 2026. (AP Photo) This photo released by Front of Azawad Liberation, shows militants on the streets in Kidal, northern, Mali, Saturday, April 25, 202
Al-Qaida-Linked JNIM, Tuareg Separatists Claim Joint Attack On Mali’s Capital And Northern Towns, Army Says Situation Under Control
Dakar: Islamic militants and separatists attacked several locations in Mali's capital and other cities on Saturday in one of the largest coordinated attacks in the country in recent years. The al-Qai
Militants and separatists launch coordinated attacks across Mali
Al-Qaida-linked group JNIM claims responsibility for strikes on airport in capital, Bamako and four other cities Islamic militants and separatists attacked several locations in Mali’s capital and oth
Islamic militants and separatists claim simultaneous attacks across Mali
This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. DAKAR, Senegal — Islamic militants and separatists attacked several locations in Mali’s capital and other cities
Pope Leo decries world ruled by ‘tyrants’ after Trump attacks
Pope, in Cameroon, calls for ‘decisive change of course’ that leads away from conflict and the exploitation of the land. Save Share Pope Leo XIV has blasted the “handful of tyrants” who are ravagin
Pope in Cameroon's separatist west blasts the 'tyrants' ravaging Earth with war and exploitation
BAMENDA, Cameroon (AP) — Pope Leo XIV blasted the "handful of tyrants" who are ravaging Earth with war and exploitation, as he preached a message of peace Thursday in the epicenter of a separatist con
Separatists in Cameroon announce a 3-day pause in fighting for pope's visit
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Separatists in Cameroon announce a 3-day pause in fighting for pope's visit
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Separatists in Cameroon announce a 3-day pause in fighting for pope’s visit
The Associated Press April 14, 2026, 10:22 AM YAOUNDE, Cameroon (AP) — English-speaking separatists in Cameroon say they will pause fighting for three days to allow “safe travel” for Pope Leo XIV ’s
Separatists in Cameroon announce a 3-day pause in fighting for pope’s visit
Separatists in Cameroon announce a 3-day pause in fighting for pope’s visit By: Ngala Killian Chimtom And Mark Banchereau, The Associated Press Posted: 9:20 AM CD
Cameroon: Separatists announce pause of hostilities for Pope's visit
Vatican News Separatist factions operating in Cameroon’s restive Anglophone regions on Tuesday announced a temporary cessation of hostilities, in anticipation of the upcoming visit by Pope Leo XIV.
Separatists in Cameroon announce a 3-day pause in fighting for pope’s visit
Pope Leo XIV visits the nursing home of the Little Sisters of the Poor in Annaba, Algeria, Tuesday, April 14, 2026, on the second day of an 11-day apostolic journey to Africa. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichi